Cannot assign key configuration for Object/Describe

[mchip22]

In Tools ... Preferences...

I am attempting to assign a shortcut key configuration so I do not have to highlight, right click and select describe.

I would like to use f4 similar to how TOAD works. When I save the key configuration, and in the SQL Editor attempt to use it, nothing occurs.

Thoughts??

 

[Marco Kalter]

I just tried this with F4, and it works fine. Can you let me know your PL/SQL Developer version?

 

[mchip22]

Version is 7.1.5.1397

I try to highlight table in editor and hit f4 as well as try to just move cursor to the table name in the editor with out mouse selection and nothing happens.

Thanks

 

[Marco Kalter]

Can you let me know what window type you are using, and what the exact SQL or PL/SQL text in the editor is?

 

[mchip22]

I am attempting in SQL Window.

Here is an example of the query.

select * from SHCHEMA_OWNER.TABLE_NAME;

Just like any SQL text, I would like to have the same functionality as right clicking and selecting describe, but with a shortcut key.

 

[Marco Kalter]

Works fine for me:

1. Assign F4 to "Object: Describe".
2. Type "select * from scott.emp;" in a SQL Window.
3. Place the cursor anywhere on "scott.emp"
4. Press F4 to get a description window for scott.emp.

If this does not work for you, can you try it with other keys (different Fx key, perhaps Ctrl-D)?

 

[mchip22]

I tried different key combinations, attempted to set short-cuts for other options, and none seem to work. I even logged out and back in to see if that was the issue, but still didn't recognize the hot keys.
Oh well..
It was worth a shot.

Thanks.

 

[Marco Kalter]

Are you using any Plug-Ins? If so, can you temporarily disable them by adding the noplugins command line parameter? For example:

"C:\Program Files\PLSQL Developer\plsqldev.exe" noplugins

 

[mchip22]

No plug-ins are loaded. I ran using the command provided as well and still didn't get the expected result.

 

[Gustavo]

It didn't use to work for synonyms over dblinks and for synonyms that map to synonyms. Otherwise, it works fine here.